She charged Medicare $906 million for hospice care and then used the money to buy a Ferrari and a Bulgari necklace.
This week, the Department of Justice revealed that numerous individuals have been indicted for their involvement in a massive health care fraud operation during its annual National Health Care Fraud Elimination Initiative. One particularly striking case is that of Mariel Ukey, a 49-year-old nurse based in Las Vegas. Ukey, who runs mobile wound clinics across […]
Large $27M hospice fraud in LA uncovered
Federal Agents Target Health Care Fraud in Los Angeles In a significant crackdown on health care fraud, federal agents have executed raids in Los Angeles, as part of a broader initiative led by Acting Attorney General Todd Branch in Washington, D.C. Authorities have apprehended four individuals suspected of stealing millions in taxpayer money and charged […]
Hospice providers accused of fraud forfeit $1.4 billion
Fraud Task Force Halts $1.4 Billion in Federal Funds The Fraud Task Force, headed by Vice President J.D. Vance, has put a stop to $1.4 billion in federal funding intended for home health and hospice providers nationwide. This decision comes after multiple suspensions affected operations primarily in states like California and Minnesota, among others. It […]
Ailing former Representative Barney Frank shares a serious warning from hospice about Democrats moving too far left.
Barney Frank Issues Warning to Democrats on Leftist Shifts Former Congressman Barney Frank, a prominent figure known for his liberal stance, is currently facing the challenges of congestive heart failure. From his hospice, he has shared a pointed warning aimed at Democrats who may veer too far left on social issues, indicating that such moves […]
California Republicans criticize Gavin Newsom and seek explanations regarding the hospice fraud issue.
California’s Hospice Fraud Concerns Prompt Calls for Accountability Gavin Newsom has come under fire for failing to shield California taxpayers from significant fraud, with demands for accountability escalating following alarming revelations regarding fraud in the state’s hospice sector, detailed in a recent letter from California’s Republican Congressional delegation. The letter, sent Monday and obtained exclusively […]
California AG files charges against 21 individuals in $267M Medi-Cal hospice fraud scheme
Earlier this month, the California Attorney General’s Office filed charges against 21 individuals linked to a massive $267 million hospice fraud scheme. This operation, known as Operation Skip Trace, turned up allegations that these defendants ran 14 fraudulent hospice organizations. They allegedly bought stolen personal data from the dark web, registered it with Medi-Cal via […]
New legislation aims to address welfare and hospice fraud in Minnesota and California
House Republicans Move to Address Growing Fraud Concerns House Republicans are gearing up to push forward legislation aimed at tackling the escalating fraud issues in states like Minnesota and California. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, announced on Thursday that he is introducing new measures that seek to prevent fraud in […]
California hospice leader informs Congress that fraud is widespread across the state
Hospice Fraud in California: Concerns Raised During a congressional hearing on Tuesday, Sheila Clark, the CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA), expressed grave concerns about widespread fraud within the hospice industry in California. She questioned how many fraudulent operators manage to remain active while regulators seemingly overlook their practices. According to […]
Hospice fraud case in California drives GOP effort to win important House seat
Concerns about hospice fraud are rising in California, and Republican Congressional candidate Jenny Ray Le Roux is pointing fingers at state leaders. She claims they haven’t taken necessary action, allowing the issue to escalate due to lapses in oversight. “All funds are channeled from California to the medical centers, and any mismanagement can lead to […]
Vance’s Fraud Task Force Halts 400 Hospice Companies in California
Fraud Task Force Disrupts Hospices and Home Health Agencies in California A new anti-fraud initiative spearheaded by Vice President J.D. Vance has led to the suspension of over 400 hospices and nearly 20 home health agencies in California due to questionable practices. This task force has garnered attention from the White House, which has issued […]